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EDGAR and More, Part I

Presented by Sean Barrett and William Bethel, Rehabilitation Services Administration on October 27, 2009

About the Web cast/Teleconference

Does your Center want to serve more people with a higher quality of service? This training focuses on financial planning and program development, drawing the connection between fiscal management and the mission of Centers for Independent Living. Participants will learn about the importance of quality assurance and ongoing planning, resource development and cost allocation, and how to apply these principles to new and existing funds.

Target audience

CIL executive directors, managers, fiscal staff, and board members who have at least a basic understanding of fiscal procedures and legal requirements.

Purpose

Apply principles of EDGAR for fiscal accountability to improve the quantity and quality of IL services.

Upon completion of this teleconference/webcast, participants will be able to:

Describe the relationship between good fiscal practices and effectiveness of services and programs
Describe effective internal controls to achieve results and safeguard program integrity and assets, including how to track funds adequately to show proper spending
Cite general cost allocation principles, including personnel activity reports (PARs) that conform with federal law and grant terms
Increase their effectiveness as administrators by learning how EDGAR, OMB regulations, and other financial rules apply to their centers

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Presented by CIL-NET, a program of the IL NET national training and technical assistance project for Centers for Independent Living (CIL-NET) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILC-NET). The IL NET is operated by ILRU, Independent Living Research Utilization, in partnership with the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL).

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The complete ILRU Web site was developed with support from grants from the Department of Education. However, its contents and the opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and no endorsement by the Department should be assumed. ILRU is a program of TIRR (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research), a nationally recognized medical rehabilitation facility for persons with disabilities.